Lemon and poppy seed sticky cakes

We had a mummy and JD day recently and baking was top of the agenda. These sticky topped lemon and poppy seed muffins were completely improvised but came out really quite wonderfully.

The yellow tinge – JD’s idea – is courtesy of a drop of food colouring and seems to get the tastebuds working overtime on the lemony, sticky-sweet flavours – well, they do say the first bite is with the eye!

If you fancy making these lemon and poppy seed sticky buns for yourself, here’s what to do – it makes 12.

Lemon and poppy seed sticky cakes

These sticky topped lemon and poppy seed muffins were completely improvised but came out really quite wonderfully. The yellow tinge – JD’s idea – is courtesy of a drop of food colouring and seems to get the tastebuds working overtime on the lemony, sticky-sweet flavours – well, they do say the first bite is with the eye!

These aren’t just any muffins – they’re made oats, mixed spice and treacle to give a dense and intensely delicious parkin-like sponge. And they’re topped with a cinnamon and black treacle frosting that is so good, you’ll be licking the spoon and then going back for more.

These no junk muffins are delicious! Sweetened with apples and a dash of maple syrup and easy on the saturated fat in favour of oil, they’re a healthy alternative to the average muffin, making them perfect for kids.